The Geraghty family announced the news Sunday morning in a post on Facebook.

Geraghty was diagnosed with stage 3.5 esophageal and stomach cancer around Thanksgiving 2014.

Lt. John Marasco said Geraghty was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at a Congressional Awards Ceremony a few months ago. He devoted 24 years of his life to being a state trooper and was a member of the major crime unit for about eight years.

Geraghty's colleagues described him as a humble man, a model officer, and amazing mentor and leader. whose legacy will live on for many years.

"His priorities in life were well defined," said State Police Lt. John Marasco. "He was committed to his family, he was committed to this organization, and he was committed as the lieutenant overseeing the major crime unit to delivering justice to victims, many of whom were victims of homicide who relied on his voice to bring that justice to them."